Thrift Store Volunteering

Use a cash register, answer the phone and provide exceptional customer service.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training or online training

Receive, sort and price donated items; stock merchandise on the sales floor; or assist in creating displays.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Weekdays, evenings or weekends
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training or online training

Visit donor homes to pack donated items into boxes that will be delivered to one of our thrift stores for resale.

• Location: In donors’ homes within Dane County
• Days/times: flexible; 2 – 4 hour shifts; Mondays – Thursdays available
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: Phone interview, application, background checks, one reference, two hours of training or online training

Sort donations and help with other projects with your group of up to four volunteers.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: shifts available Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or noon – 4 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.

Sort donations and help with other projects.

• Location: Madison–East, Madison–West or Janesville Agrace thrift stores (See our locations here.)
• Days/times: Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Minimum age: 16
• Training requirements: On-the-job training is provided. You may volunteer for up to two shifts without completing an application and formal training process.